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Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200

Close Encounters with Chemicals

We encounter chemicals almost every day– Filling your vehicle with gasoline– Cleaning the bathroom– Applying pesticides or insecticides– Using solvents or acids at work

Many chemicals can cause injury or illness if not handled properly.

Hazard Communication ‘Goals’

Right to Know chemical hazards PPE, first aid, spills/leaks Labels, Material Safety Data sheets Quiz

Right to Know

OSHA created the Hazard Communication Standard to help ensure your safety when working with hazardous chemicals.

You have a RIGHT TO KNOW about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals.

Hazard Communication Standard

Chemical manufacturers must: Determine a chemical’s hazards Provide labels and MSDSs

Employers must: Provide a hazard communication program Maintain MSDSs Train on hazardous materials

HazCom Standard (cont.)

Employees must: Read labels and MSDSs Follow employer instructions and warnings Identify hazards before starting a job Participate in training

Chemical Hazards

Physical Hazards: Flammable Explosive Reactive

Health Hazards: Corrosive Toxic

Routes of Entry

Skin and eye contact Inhalation Swallowing Penetration (skin absorption)

Chemical Exposure

Dosage Acute effects Chronic effects

Personal Protective Equipment

Dust masks and respirators Glasses, goggles, and

face shields Hearing protection Gloves Foot protection Head protection Aprons or full-body suits

Hazardous Materials First Aid

Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes Skin: Wash with soap and water Inhalation: Move to fresh air Swallowing: Get emergency

medical assistance

Spills and Leaks

Evacuate the area Notify a supervisor or the emergency

response team Remove ignition sources (if safe to do so) Stay away

Importance of Labels

The identity of the chemical Name, address, and

emergency phone number of the manufacturer

Physical and health hazards Special handling instructions Basic PPE recommendations First aid, fire response,

spill cleanup

NFPA Labeling Systems

NFPA = National Fire Protection Association

Blue = Health Red = Flammability Yellow = Reactivity White = Other hazards or special handling

= Other hazards or Special handlingScale: 0 (No Hazard) to 4 (Extreme Hazard)

Other Label Warnings

The identity of the chemical Name, address, and

emergency phone number of the manufacturer

Physical and health hazards Special handling instructions Basic PPE recommendations First aid, fire response,

spill cleanup

Material Safety Data Sheet Program

Reading an MSDS MSDS locations Finding a specific MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets

Chemical and manufacturer identity Hazardous ingredients Physical and chemical characteristics Fire, explosion, and reactivity

Material Safety Data Sheets (cont.)

Health hazards– Routes of entry– Exposure levels (PEL or TLV)– Symptoms of exposure– First-Aid and emergency information

Material Safety Data Sheets (cont.)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safe handling and storage Spills and leaks Compliance issues

Hazard Communication Summary

Identify chemical hazards by reading labels and MSDSs

Follow warnings and instructions, or ask your supervisor if in doubt

Use the correct personal protective equipment Practice sensible, safe work habits Learn emergency procedures

Quiz

1. Chemical manufacturer’s must label containers and provide ______________________________________.

2. Employers should keep material safety data sheets in a locked file cabinet. True or False

3. Dizziness, nausea, rashes, and respiratory irritation are signs of ______________________________ exposure.

4. List three routes by which a chemical can enter the body: _______________, ______________, ______________.

5. Household chemicals are never as hazardous as chemicals used at work. True or False

Quiz (cont.)

6. On NFPA labels, a 4 in the red diamond indicates an extreme health hazard. True or False

7. Typical first-aid for chemicals splashed in the eyes includes _____________________________________.

8. You will only know the health hazards and PPE requirements if you ____________________________.

9. A ______________________________ can be used to protect against breathing hazardous vapors or gases.

10. If you see a chemical spill, you should clean it immediately. True or False

Quiz Answers

1. Material safety data sheets must be provided by the manufacturer.

2. False. MSDSs must always be accessible to the employees.

3. These are all symptoms of acute effects, or short-term exposure.

4. The primary routes chemicals enter the body are skin and eye contact, inhalation, and swallowing.

5. False. Many household chemicals are more hazardous than chemicals found at work.

Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. False. The red diamond indicates flammability hazards, not health hazards.

7. Flushing the eyes for 15 minutes is the typical first aid for chemicals splashed in the eyes.

8. You must read the labels and MSDSs to learn how to protect yourself from the hazards of a chemical.

9. Respirators protect against breathing hazardous vapors and gases.

10. False. Only attempt to clean a chemical spill if you’ve been properly trained.